BCCI Qatar Chapter inaugurated; U.T. Khader attends as chief guest
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Qatar: The BCCI Qatar Chapter was formally inaugurated on the 8th, with U.T. Khader, Speaker of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly, attending the event as the chief guest.
Speaking on the occasion, BCCI President Dr S.M. Rasheed said the organisation was founded to promote collective business support and to encourage start-ups within the Beary community. He noted that BCCI had already launched its first collective business venture, Bearys Associates LLP, and has expanded its presence by opening chapters in Dubai, Jubail, Hassan and Chikkamagaluru.
The programme was attended by BCCI Vice Presidents Zakariya Jokatte, Imtiaz Mansoor, Dr Ifthikar U.T., Saukath Suri, Mohammed Haris, Nasir Lucky Star, Asif Home Plus, Razak Goltamajal and Badruddeen Dalta Rauf Sulthan.
During the ceremony, Abdul Monu was announced as the President of the newly formed Qatar Chapter.
Leaders from other regions including Mohammed Ali Uchil, Asraf Karnire, Abdul Basher (NCMS), Hidaya (UAE), K.C. Hameed (Qatar), Azeez Akara (Qatar), Jafar, and Ibrahim Gadiyar (UAE) — were also present and extended their support.
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Pak, Afghan forces trade fire along Chaman border: Report
Islamabad (PTI): A heavy exchange of fire between Pakistani and Afghan forces was reported from the key Chaman border, according to a media report on Saturday.
Injuries were reported from the district hospital, but no fatalities occurred, the Dawn newspaper reported.
Officials from both sides accused each other of instigating the flare-up late on Friday night across the border in the Balochistan province.
While Pakistani officials said that Afghan forces had fired mortar shells on the Badani area, Afghan Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid claimed it was Pakistan that launched an attack on Spin Boldak, alleging that their forces were responding.
Pakistan's official sources told Dawn that Pakistani forces retaliated against the Afghan aggression and returned fire.
There were also reports of fighting on the Chaman-Kandahar highway, but these could not be immediately verified.
A senior official in Quetta confirmed on condition of anonymity that the exchange of fire started around 10 pm and continued until late at night.
The medical superintendent of Chaman district hospital said that three injured, including a woman, were brought to the medical facility.
There was neither any official word from the Inter-Services Public Relations -- Pakistan Army's media wing -- nor from the Foreign Office.
The Chaman border crossing, also known as Friendship Gate, connects Balochistan province to Afghanistan’s Kandahar.
Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have deteriorated amidst regular allegations by Pakistan regarding the failure of the Afghan regime to deny safe havens to Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan terrorists.
The two countries had agreed on a ceasefire following tensions last month, but the Foreign Office said last month that technically there was no truce as it was contingent on the Afghan Taliban stopping terrorist attacks in Pakistan, which they had failed to do.
